Kutchinta
(Cuchinta)
A small sticky round yellow type rice cake, topped with freshly grated
coconut. The lye water, makes the taste distinct and great.
Ingredients :
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tbsp annatto powder diluted in 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp lye water
Directions :
- In a mixing bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
- Add the annatto water and water.
- Mix thoroughly, strain to removes lumps.
- pour in the moulds and steam for 25-30 mins.
- Once cooked, let it cool before removing from the moulds.
- Served with grated coconut.
Cooking Tips :
- Used red food coloring, if annatto is not available
- Reserve 1/4-1/2 portion of water and sugar when mixing, add slowly the portion to mix your taste and creamy type texture.
